Build Advice for Linux Development Box - ($1.5K-$2K)

[kdtdev]

Hi Everyone ... I hope I'm following the guidance in the sticky thread correctly.

So I want a really good development box. I'm not a gamer, not at all, ever (but I love the folks who are ). Not necessarily looking for the most powerful I can get ... say a 7 on a scale from 1-10. I can adjust the budget and expectations a little bit if I need to.

I'm fairly handy & technical guy ... I've just been out of the hardware game for quite a while

Activities

• Ubuntu Linux OS
• Android/Windows(in VM) developement (Android Studio, Glade, Eclipse, etc. etc.)
• MySql Database
• Apache
• 4-5 VMs simultaneously during testing.
• Productivity apps (FireFox, Thunderbird, Libre Office etc. etc.)

Disk (PCIE good choice here?)

• 1 x 512GB SSD Boot drive ()
• 2 x 2TB SSD Storage drive (in RAID configuration)

Graphics

• Dual (or more?) monitors, would like video on the MB if possible
• Don't need fancy, super high-performace graphics ( enough to watch Netflix full screen would be just fine)
• I would however like high resolution so I can run big monitors with a lot of detail

Case

• Enough to hold everything, big enough power supply for everything to be comfortable, NOT CRAMPED, I hate that
• Don't a bunch of fancy jazzed-out Las Vegas led blinking lights & whatnot

Monitors

• At least 4K, and big enough for my eyes to be 24-36 in away and get a lot of details (console/debugging/code windows/etc)
• Non-reflective matte finish, glass is okay, just I get reflections and that annoys me a little

Time Horizon

• 1-2 months

Overclocking

• Maybe

MB/Expandability

• At least 3 PCIE slots (for 3 PCIE SSDs, right?)
• On-board dual monitors (preferred but I'm willing to get a graphics card if I need to)
• I'm thinking of starting with 64GB ram but would like to go well north of that if I need to
• Should I be even thinking of dual CPUs or is that even a thing for my needs?

Thanks in advance for any help/guidance!
--KDT

 

[kdtdev]

Went to PC Part Picker, this is just a scratchpad, went well north of my budget

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: *Intel Core i9-13900K 3 GHz 24-Core Processor ($551.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: *be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4 50.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($73.90 @ Newegg Sellers)
Motherboard: *Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE AX ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($239.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: *G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 Memory ($209.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: *Samsung 970 Evo Plus 500 GB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 980 Pro 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($130.08 @ Amazon)
Storage: *Samsung 980 Pro 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($130.08 @ Amazon)
Case: *Deepcool CC560 ATX Mid Tower Case ($66.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair RM1000e (2023) 1000 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($179.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: *Asus TUF Gaming VG27AQ 27.0" 2560 x 1440 165 Hz Monitor ($299.00 @ Amazon)
Monitor: *Asus TUF Gaming VG27AQ 27.0" 2560 x 1440 165 Hz Monitor ($299.00 @ Amazon)
Total: $2210.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-09-14 19:27 EDT-0400

 

[Why_Me]

What's your budget?

 

[Brian Boru]

What's your budget?

Looks at thread title, searches for SpecSavers coupon for Why_Me

($1.5K-$2K)​

Also:

I can adjust the budget and expectations a little bit if I need to.

 

[Why_Me]

Looks at thread title, searches for SpecSavers coupon for Why_Me

($1.5K-$2K)​

Also:

I spaced that one,

 

[Why_Me]

This was the best I could come up with ... it leaves you money for another monitor.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: *Intel Core i7-13700F 2.1 GHz 16-Core Processor ($346.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: *Deepcool AG620 67.88 CFM CPU Cooler ($43.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: *MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($159.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: *G.Skill Ripjaws S5 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: *Samsung 970 Evo Plus 500 GB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: *Samsung 870 QVO 2 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($119.99 @ B&H)
Video Card: *MSI VENTUS 2X BLACK OC GeForce RTX 4060 8 GB Video Card ($299.99 @ Amazon)
Case: *Fractal Design Pop Air ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ B&H)
Power Supply: *Corsair RM750e (2023) 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Best Buy)
Monitor: *Dell G3223D 31.5" 2560 x 1440 165 Hz Monitor ($323.00 @ Amazon)
Total: $1683.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2023-09-14 20:27 EDT-0400

 

[Kaamos_Llama]

@kdtdev

The 5 Best Monitors For Programming - Summer 2023: Reviews

The best monitor for coding that we've tested is the Dell U2723QE. It's an impressive monitor for programmers as it has a large 27-inch screen and 4k resolution, so it has high pixel density for sharp text clarity.

www.rtings.com

There are probably better monitors for your use than the gaming ones you listed, RTings is a great site for monitors.

 

[Brian Boru]

RTings is a great site

If you have a contact there, tell 'em their site isn't as great as their content

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